Massif Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gare de Limoges featuring heritage architecture, a fountain and a sunset
Maison Mantin which includes a city
Terreaux Square which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and a square or plaza
Vichy which includes a city
Limoges showing a sunset, a bridge and wildflowers

Where to stay in Massif Central

Lyon featuring a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Old Lyon
Excellent view of the setting sun on the 2 iconic « Gratte Ciel » in downtown LYON #lifeatexpedia #lyon #spring

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu

While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
Lyon showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.

Les Cordeliers
La Presqu\'ile featuring cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Bellecour Square and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.

La Presqu'île
Confluence Museum

2nd Arrondissement

Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.

2nd Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.

7th Arrondissement
GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand

GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand

4 out of 5
15 Rue de l'Eminee Clermont-Ferrand
The price is NZ$184 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$184
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kartingliss and Zénith d'Auvergne are ...
GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand
Kyriad Clermont-Ferrand-Sud-La Pardieu

Kyriad Clermont-Ferrand-Sud-La Pardieu

3 out of 5
9, Rue de l'Eminee Clermont-Ferrand Puy-de-Dome
The price is NZ$148 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
NZ$148
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We stopped overnight on our way to Spain, parking was great. There wasn’t a restaurant but there were eateries close by. Staff were fantastic and helpful. The room was clean and functional. The TV was in French only, it would have been nice to access other channels. Our only gripe was the carpet ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Kyriad Clermont-Ferrand-Sud-La Pardieu
Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa

Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
17 Avenue Du General De Gaulle Limoges Haute-Vienne
The price is NZ$143 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
NZ$143
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Limoges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
The hotel is a lovely clean, modern, budget hotel and is great value for money. Do not be fooled by the advert of an airport shuttle, it does not exist and the staff will argue blind that booking you a taxi at the cost of 60-80 euro constitutes an airport shuttle. The staff and service in the hotel ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude

Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude

3 out of 5
7 Avenue Julien Clermont-Ferrand Puy-de-Dome
Stay at this residence in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (546 reviews)
Clean, quiet, spacious, friendly and great location in the town centre. Excellent value for money too.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude
Appart'City Classic  Valence

Appart'City Classic Valence

3 out of 5
6/8 rue Celestin Poncet Valence Drome
Stay at this aparthotel in Valence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
No wifi for 3 days

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Appart'City Classic Valence
The Originals Résidence, Appart’Hôtel les Lauréades, Clermont-Ferrand

The Originals Résidence, Appart’Hôtel les Lauréades, Clermont-Ferrand

3 out of 5
9 Rue Giscard de la Tour Fondue Clermont-Ferrand Puy-de-Dome
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Place de Jaude ...
7.6/10 Good! (773 reviews)
Very efficient and great location in the center of the city.

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

The Originals Résidence, Appart’Hôtel les Lauréades, Clermont-Ferrand
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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